Nikoi is a member of The Long Run.
FOR THE
FREE-SPIRITED.
Nikoi is a family escape
like holidays used to
be - unplugged and
joyfully unstructured.
A private island just a short trip from Singapore, it feels a world away. With open-air villas, fresh local food, and nature all around, it’s a place where kids roam free - climbing trees, roasting marshmallows or launching off jetties - whilst grown-ups linger over long lunches and lazy afternoons.
The island that is barefoot, wild and full of energy.
Think crashing waves and distant laughter. Salt on your skin, sand between your toes and sambal on your fingers.
DINING EXPERIENCES
Menus are set daily, shaped by what is fresh each morning. Seafood comes in with local fishers, vegetables and spices from the markets, eggs and poultry from our farm. The main dining area leans towards Indonesian flavours - think grilled tempeh served with homemade sambal - while Restaurant Biru offers a menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
01
Singapore to Bintan:
Book a seat on the Bintan Resorts Ferry from Tanah Merah, a 60-minute crossing.
02
Car Transfer to Kawal:
On arrival in Bintan, we’ll escort you to the VIP Arrival Lounge before driving you in one of our private cars across the island to Kawal - a 60-minute journey.
03
Kawal to Nikoi:
From our operational base in Kawal, a private speedboat makes the final 20-minute journey to Nikoi.
GETTING HERE
Nikoi is situated off the eastern coast of Bintan, an Indonesian island just across the border from Singapore. The journey takes under 3 hours, with no flights required. You will need to travel by ferry* from Singapore to Bintan, where our team meets you and arranges the drive and short boat ride to the island.
*Please note we do not meet all ferries - schedules can be found here.
THE ISLAND life
The Island Life Blog gathers stories from all directions - updates from the team, notes from regulars, and tales from guests who never quite left. It's a collection of reflections on island living: the people, the sea, the projects, and the quiet moments that bring this place to life.
THE ISLAND CLUB
The Island Club is our membership programme linking your holidays with support for local education. An annual donation to The Island Foundation secures membership, with all fees funding the improvement of learning opportunities in small island and coastal communities. In return, members enjoy benefits such as early booking access, preferred villa allocation and a complimentary night during their birthday month.
THE ISLAND
LIFE
The Island Life Blog gathers stories from all directions - updates from the team, notes from regulars, and tales from guests who never quite left. It's a collection of reflections on island living: the people, the sea, the projects, and the quiet moments that bring this place to life.
THE ISLAND
CLUB
The Island Club is our membership programme linking your holidays with support for local education. An annual donation to The Island Foundation secures membership, with all fees funding the improvement of learning opportunities in small island and coastal communities. In return, members enjoy benefits such as early booking access, preferred villa allocation and a complimentary night during their birthday month.
The Island
Foundation
The Island Foundation is a charity established by the founders of Cempedak and Nikoi Islands. Singapore-registered, but operating in the Riau Archipelago, it works with island and coastal communities to improve learning opportunities.
CEMPEDAK
Island
Cempedak is Nikoi’s sister island, just a few kilometres to the south. Where Nikoi carries a more playful energy welcoming families, Cempedak’s adults-only setting provides a quieter pace.
Our
Commitment
An important part of Nikoi’s approach to responsible tourism has been ensuring that we not only protect the environment but restore it where needed. From the outset, the island’s development has been guided by strict sustainable principles. Nikoi was built using local materials, labour and services. It continues to be operated in the same way – in close partnership with nearby communities whose knowledge and traditions are deeply connected to this landscape.
Upcoming Events
31 Dec 2025
New Years on Nikoi
25 Dec 2025
Christmas on Nikoi
13 Nov 2025
Ubah Rumah at The Affordable Art Fair
